Backyard Bliss Scrapbook Sampler

 Backyard Bliss speaks to my soul!  As you know, I am a farmer and shepherd. So being comfortable at home is an understatement.  How many of you have worked to make your home your sanctuary?  I created the Sampler this month to coordinate, so you can really document and record your summer life thoroughly.  

The Bitterroot Paper Crafts Scrapbook Sampler is a limited edition, precut and prestamped two page layout. You receive an accessory to use with your layout and with future projects too. I also include page protectors. The CTMH page protectors are some of the best in the industry.   You can let me know which of our three designs you want included: Top Loading, Side Loading or Strap Hinge (for CM albums.) The cost of the kit is $20 for local pick up, and it is $25 if you need it shipped within the lower 48 states.

This fun layout is supposed to be easy to put together and pretty to look at.  There are  written instructions included and a facebook tutorial on how to construct the layout, if you are a visual learner.  You are welcome to put it together just as I have done, or change it up and make it your very own design.  This is meant to inspire you, a “jumping off point,” as I like to say.

To purchase this now use the link below, or you can email me at BitterrootPaperCrafts@gmail.com and I can complete your order via PayPal invoice.

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Wander Scrapbook Sampler Available WSL

 Not all those who Wander are lost.  I love that sentiment and when Wander came along I knew I had to create a custom Sampler for my customers.  The Bitterroot Paper Crafts Scrapbook Sampler is a limited edition, precut two page layout. You receive an accessory to use with your layout and with future projects too. This kit includes a Triblend Spectrum Noir Marker.  I also include page protectors. The CTMH page protectors are some of the best in the industry.  The cost of the kit is $20 for local pick up, and it is $25 if you need it shipped within the lower 48 states.  

This fun layout uses some of our new Wander elements and also pulls in some of my favorite vintage items too. One of my philosophies is that if you keep a stamp set you should continue to use it, so I will use vintage sets in conjunction with newer products in the Sampler.  I also use a combination of papers.  The foundation is Wander but papers from other groups are also used in Samplers as well.  Finally, I do include written and a facebook tutorial on how to construct the layout.  You are welcome to put it together just as I have done, or change it up and make it your very own design.  This is meant to inspire you, a “jumping off point,” as I like to say.

To purchase the kit, you can email me at BitterrootPaperCrafts@gmail.com. I will Venmo or PayPal invoice you, get your address and send out your kit. Have a great day and thank you for stopping by!

Special Offer this June

 Any order placed on my website, BitterrootPaperCrafts.CTMH.com , will receive a free Petite Perks stamp set. Our current options are pictured below. Once your order is placed I will contact you to find out which one you want and then I will pop it in the mail!  

If you place more than one order, you can pick more than one stamp. No problem. These are while supplies last so please understand these may run out. I will do my best. 

Have a great day,

Amy 

Welcome To My Newest Kit-The Scrapbook Sampler

 The scrapbook sampler is a a concept that was inspired by a few of my friends and customers.  They have seen the ongoing success of the Paper Inspiration Kit (PIK)and asked why I hadn’t created a similar version for the scrapbookers in our group.  

It took me a while to come up with the pillars or areas of focus for these kits.  What is the reason behind creating another kit? The reason for the PIK is to help my customers make easy cards that are cute and build their collection of ink colors up over time on a budget. If they are new to stamping they can try it out and if they are experienced they can add to it.  It has a purpose.  So now I am creating a Kit for my scrabookers and Close To My Heart already creates a gorgeous three page layout kit every month.  Why do it?

Well, the Sampler is going to help you do a couple things.  You will be sampling the featured papers and combining it with another paper suite, predominately our Wood Grain paper group.  Mainly because that speaks to the lifestyle of me and my customers.  We are from the north and the northeast.  We live most of our lives outdoors and we draw nature or natural tones into our photos.  Secondly, we will be sampling a technique. Something new or different in each of our layouts.  Some you may be familiar with and others may be new to you. Finally I will add in an embellishment that you can use on this layout and then have some left for the next one you create on your own. So that you can tryout new products and see how you like incorporating them into your artwork.

My hope is that, like with the PIK, if you are new to scrapbooking you will enjoy putting your pages together and documenting your life.  It will be easy, cute and budget friendly.  If you are an experienced scrapbooker, you can use this as a jumping off point and add to it.  Change it up and make it into something completely uniquely yours.

Each kit will be precut and pre-stamped.  I am going to pull stamps and thin cuts or embossing folders out of my archives to use that you cannot find in our current catalog.  I want you to see how I am deciding to keep elements, how I am selecting items.  So when you are deciding on what to buy you can make a decision about how that item will work for you “right now” or “in the future” as well.

I am very pleased with this layout.  It is something I am happy to add to my album and share with my family and friends. It definitely has a vibe about it.  

The kit includes:

• pre-cut and pre-stamped pages
• Diamond Stickles
• Photo placeholders
• (2) Page protectors 
• Written Instructions with a photo plus a video instruction on how to assemble

The cost of the kit is $20 for local pick up or drop off, and it is an additional $5 for shipping.  Payment can be made via PayPal if arranging shipping.

I hope you like it and if you want to order one, let me know.  If you like it and feel inspired by it also please share that too. We love to see how our friends can reinterpret our artwork.  Have a great day and take care.

June Paper Inspiration Kit-Love Tree with Sage Ink

 We are almost halfway through the year and it does not seem possible.  It finally feels warm here so I am going to the warm weather colors with Sage Ink and a cute little stamp Love Tree (M1287) that we are making into a shaker.  We are using the Square Acetate  and Foam (Z4313) with the Stitched Square Die Cuts (Z4259) to make the cards designs and we have coordinated envelops for each card.

The PIK includes the following:

• Stamp Set
• Ink Pad
• Foam Acetate Set
• PreCut Papers, Card Bases and Envelopes
• Sequins
• Written Instructions with photos

Additional Materials you will need:

Adhesive and block

These kits are the perfect size for crafting on the go.  During the summer months we are often traveling, on the move and often find ourselves in need of a card for one reason or another. I know it happens to me all the time.  These cards can be used for a birthday, thank you, a note, an anniversary or any other reason you can think of. 

The cost of the kit is $20 for local pick up or drop off, if you would like it shipped here in the US it is $25 payable via PayPal.

May’s Card Making PIK Available

 Here is the May “Cherry Blossom”Paper Inspiration Kit.  It includes a new Csized stamp set (C1889), Espresso Ink Pad (Z2829), Peach Shimmer Brush (Z3661), precut papers, card bases/envelopes, and printed instructions. I also provide a video for those that prefer visual instruction on how to assemble the cards.  These kits cost have a retail value of between $25-$30.  You pay only $20 for local pick up or $25 for it to be shipped anywhere in the US.

Welcome to the Scrapbook Paper Inspiration Kit!

 Several of you have asked me why I have only offered the monthly kit for the card makers in the group. So I have decided to launch the scrapbook version of the monthly Paper Inspiration Kit or as I like to call it the PIK.  To kick it off I am asking for your feedback and help to ensure we accomplish our goals.  

The idea behind the PIK was to make help you build a collection of ink pads over time on a budget and to make cards that were easy and cute.  This Scrapbooking kit will not have the same emphasis on ink that card making does, instead we will focus on using the featured paper suite each month, it will be easy to assemble, have a technique that you can carry over to another page or layout in your future layouts (if you do not already know about it,) and have full size accessory or embellishment that you can use in the future. Some examples of those items are shimmer pens, gems, or shapes.  Most importantly, this will be economical.

Each month or kit will be a new limited edition two page layout, including the page protectors. The kit will be set at $15 per month, with the product value set between $15-$20 per month (it will be $5 additional if you would like it shipped directly to you.) This is how I have been offering the PIK for the card making over the past year and each month the demand grows.  

This month features Hillside Cottage.  One constant theme throughout these designs is the use of elements that tie back to nature.  Here in Montana, we spend a lot of time outside and nature is all around us. This month I pulled in our “Wood Grain” papers as well as mink twine.  For the technique, I used the stacking of stamped die cuts.  This is one of the best ways to stretch the use of a stamp set.  You can really save money while not sacrificing on quality by using your regular papers to make those thicker elements.  It gives your designs dimension, a more expensive look without the cost of buying lots of die cuts, chipboard and stickers.  

The kit is precut and stamped.  You will not need to own the stamp set or thin cuts to complete this layout.  Just assemble, add photos and journal.  Join me via video demonstrating how I assembled the layout or use the written instructions. This is meant to be a jumping off point, if you feel inspired add to it!

As a special for the first the very first month, if you subscribe to my blog, and comment below, I will send you this month’s scrapbook PIK free of charge (I will ask that you pay for the shipping charge if you need it shipped, no charge for local pick up or drop off though.)